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PORTLAND, OR — As summer 2025 looms and the city braces for another round of protests, drum circles, and Instagram activism, Portland businesses are staying ahead of the chaos with this year’s hottest trend: custom floral plywood.
Sprouting across downtown like a well-meaning rash, these hand-painted panels feature elegant blooms in soft pastels—designed not just to say “we care,” but also “please don’t throw a rock through this.”
“We really wanted to protect our windows and the vibe,” said Juniper Holloway, co-owner of Wildfang & Whimsy, a local boutique specializing in ethically sourced irony. “These boards let people know we support every cause, as long as it
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